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Life above and below stairs

Due to inclement weather our additional parking facilities have had to be closed today and we have very limited parking on site. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. We will be operating on a one in one out basis. There is parking avaliable in the centre of town which is approximately a 15 minute walk across parkland and 30 minute walk by road.

Explore this decadent Jacobean mansion house and meet the staff in the Victorian Service Wing. Enjoy stunning views across the unspoilt Essex countryside and wander the tranquil gardens created by ‘Capability’ Brown, gold winner of Anglia in Bloom Awards 2017. Then gallop across to see the horses in the Victorian stable yard, and run, jump and climb in the children’s play area.

Gallery for Audley End House and Gardens

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Take history wherever you go

Cart Yard Café at Audley End House

About us

English Heritage cares for over 400 historic buildings, monuments and places - from world-famous prehistoric sites to grand medieval castles, from Roman forts on the edges of empire to a Cold War bunker. Through these, we bring the story of England to life for over 10 million people each year.
The English Heritage Trust is a charity, no. 1140351, and a company, no. 0744722, registered in England.

How We Are Funded

Our target is to become completely self-funding by 2023. Our confidence in achieving this is based on our track record. During the past 10 years, our commercial income has doubled and we have raised nearly £60m in donated income.